My flight to Tanzania

One of my biggest flaws and has been pointed out by my parents for years...is that I am impatient. If I want something or I have to do something, it's right now. My ex-boyfriend used to get so upset because it would be 9 pm and I would want to run to Borders to get a book and I didn't want to wait till the morning.

So during this process, it has taken a lot of faith, tears, frustration and if you know me well, venting. I've heard a lot that missions take some time to plan and take a while to come together and you just have to wait. I hate waiting....honestly, I would have booked my own flight a while ago if I could have.

This morning after sending out a quick update to a few friends, I received an email with my flight information to Tanzania. I am leaving!! It feels real now! Right after reading my itinerary, I purchased my ticket to Michigan and then onto New York.

I leave California on Jan. 16. I will be spending 11 days in Michigan and now wish I would have pushed my flight back a little bit. I will really miss La and all of my friends. I will miss Reality! I leave New York for Africa on Jan. 30 and then return home April 29 in La after being debriefed.

My team mates and I saw that we have a 14 hour lay over in London and have agreed to do some sightseeing during our layover! I'm excited to meet my team mates and get to know them on a very personal level!

I really felt convicted to spend more time in prayer and to just stay close to the Lord. He is the only One that will get me through this and this is all for Him.

I have been very blessed by people that have joined my team and have stood to support me. You guys are amazing! I love you.

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